Colchester athlete Sarah Claxton has been picked to represent Great Britain at the Olympic Games.
Athlete Sarah Claxton
The talented former Colchester and Tendring Athletic Club ace will represent her country in the 100 metres hurdles in Athens.
Claxton was given the magical news this morning, after selectors finalised their squad for the prestigious Games.
And the 24-year-old proudly told the Evening Gazette: "It's what I've been waiting for.
"I got the call at 9.45am.
"Graham Knight, technical director for the hurdles, just said 'congratulations you've been picked to go to the Olympics'.
"My first response was just wow!"
Published Tuesday July 20, 2004
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